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The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP

The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP

Hosted by: Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP

Get ready for all things speech pathology: AAC, ADHD, Apraxia, Articulation Therapy, Autism, Behavior, Early Intervention, Executive Function, Evidence-Based Practice, Gestalt Language, Literacy Intervention,...

Episodes

109. Four Ways to Get Out of the February Funk

Season #3

Why is February the shortest month of the year, but feels like the longest? With the cooler temps, we are cooped up inside. This means we have fewer sensory experiences, less sunlight, and less movement to increase...
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108. Why Task-Oriented Movement Activities Are A MUST for Your Speech Therapy

Season #3

Let's unpack why task-oriented movement activities are a MUST for your speech and language therapy sessions. To have 100% done-for-you task-oriented movement activities sent to your inbox weekly, check out...
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107. 3 Ways to Make Speech Home Practice Easy, Engaging, and Effective

Season #3

Is speech home practice necessary for the child to make significant gains? How can we make speech home practice easy, engaging, and effective? Let's unpack this. To put research into practice today, check out the SIS...
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106. How to Engage the Hard to Engage

Season #3

Your room has been torn to pieces. There are lots of tears with few words. What to do in the face of chaos? Put these three strategies into place to challenge yet support your students with autism. For 32 more...
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105. Three Ways to Make R Easy

Season #3

What can you do to make 'R' easy? Check out this episode and leave with three evidence-based, effective strategies to put into practice today.  Sign up for my weekly newsletter at kellyvess.com.
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104. Goals that Got to Go-What Not to Do

Season #2

Join me in cleaning house and getting rid of ineffectual goals. Then, we can focus on pivotal goals that truly change communication skills. To learn more, check out the goal writing workshop in The Preschool SLP:...
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103. Do These Four Things to Write Better Goals in 2024

Season #2

Ready to uplevel intervention in 2024? Where to start? Goals. Check out this episode for the four game-changing principles that are pivotally important when writing goals. Know your 'why'. Get ready to jump into the...
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102. They Can Repeat It. Should You Qualify Them?

Season #2

To qualify or not to qualify? That is the question. Communication impairments are multi-faceted. They require a multi-faceted approach in assessment and intervention. Check out this episode for how to conduct a...
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101. Is It Better to Change Your Speech Targets or Keep Them the Same?

Season #2

Keep speech targets the same or change them? There are obvious benefits to both. What does the latest research say? Dive into this game-changing topic, and check out my latest research. Leave this episode deciding to...
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100. How to Easily & Effectively Language Sample Children with Autism

Season #2

Put the very latest research into practice. Learn how to best get and analyze language samples of minimally speaking children. To learn more about autism intervention, check out my latest book in print or audiobook...
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99. Six Simple Comfort Food Swaps to Get You Through the Holiday Season

Season #2

Are you looking to end this season strong mentally and physically? Try my six favorite self-care swaps for this fall-winter season. Thank you for being with me at today's drawing board to create better...
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98. Why You Should Take a Stance Against Equality in Favor of Equity

Season #2

The idea that all (wo)men are created equal is misleading. Each child you work with presents with unique strengths and challenges. Intervention must reflect that and be individualized to ensure that all children are...
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